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Show Pajje A6 THE DAilY HERALD, Provo, Utah, Friday. September 24. 1999 PRIMARY 1999 r,. Nine candidates are vying for three seats open on the Spanish Fork City Council. Ann Banks Age: 60 Education: Cosmetology school and some college. Civic background: She has been a volunteer with the City Youth Court for 25 years. She helped organize the first art council and has served as the president for four years. She helped start the community choir. She is on the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and has been recognized for outstanding service to the board on two occasions. She has been the program director for Fiesta Days for five years. Professional background: She has been in business all of her adult life, starting at the young age of 19. Her first business was a beauty shop. Her family owned the Oak Crest Inn and Little Acorn for many years. How long have you lived in the community? All my life. What major issues are you concerned about? She said she really cares about Spanish Fork. She says she thinks the city is doing a good job preparing for growth but says the city needs to focus more attention on other areas as well. She believes the city needs to focus on the needs of She believes there l should be more The and counseling. programs, city recreation program is good, she said, but it only benefits a minority. What changes would you make if elected? She would try to get funding for a children's museum or an art museum. She says she believes there is a need for more cultural type activities in the city. She would also put more focus teen-ager- after-schoo- on high-ris- k kids. How do you plan to fund your campaign? She said she is not planning on spending a great deal of money. What money she does spend will come from savings, she said. What one thing would you like to say to voters? Get out and vote. How can voters find out more about you and your campaign? Anyone is welcome to call her. Her husband's name is Bernell. Stephen D. Fish Age: 49 Education: Some college. Civic background: He has been involved in scouting, on the Spanish Fork City Board of Adjustment, and is 4-- involved with working with young people all the time. He also was a volunteer on the Veteran's Memorial project. Professional background: He has been in the construction business for 30 years. How long have you lived in the community? 27 years. What major issues are you concerned about? Mostly growth. He thinks the growth issue has caused the governing body to lag behind in their responsibilities. What changes would you make if elected? He said his construction industry background would enable him to facilitate a more rapid approval or disapproval of projects. He said there are also The following candidate is one of 10 vying for two Orem City Council seats. Other candidate profiles ran previously. Stephen Eric Sandstrom Age: 35 Education: He received a bachelor of arts degree in Political Science from BYU. Civic: Sandstrom was an How long have you lived in the community? Their some inequities in the zoning ordinances that can be rectified and differences that can be brought closer together making them more alike. How do you plan to fund family has lived in Spanish Fork for 38 years. "Actually all our lives, except for mission time and military time." your campaign? Mostly through private donations and on his own. He said none of the money will come from those seeking political favors. What one thing would you like to say to voters? Get out and vote. How can voters find out more about you and your campaign? "By calling me. I'm willing to listen." Sandy Griffiths Age: 58 Education: High School graduate Civic background: She does volunteer work for various youth programs including Cub Scouts. mtTAm I Professional background: She works in the Parent on Task program, and cooks at the Spanish Fork Senior Citizen's Center. How long have you lived in the community? 36 years. What major issues are you concerned about? She says there is a need for more programs and places for the youth of the community to go to. She says the baseball fields are good, but they only benefit a third of the youth. The Senior Citizen's Center is also in need of improvements, including a larger kitchen, she believes. There is a need for traffic improvements because of the growth. What changes would you make if elected? She said she used to be a "corner politician," discussing and complaining about issues to her neighbors but doing nothing else about it. But she decided she had to start doing something more. She thinks more needs to be done for the youth of Spanish Fork and that the recreation program is good, but it only benefits a third of the youth. "The sociability of the youth needs to be better directed." She would also make improvements to the senior citizen's center. She thinks there are many people in Spanish Fork who are ready for a change. How do you plan to fund your campaign? With per- sonal funds. What one thing would you like to say to voters? She said to get out and vote and quit procrastinating. She said she has had a lot of give her encouragement to run. "If I don't get through the primary, at least I've encouraged them by runHow can voters find out more about you and your campaign? She will be speaking at the Oak Crest Inn, Oct. during the Rotary Club dinner. The public also is welcome to call her any time. Or someone can organize a meeting and invite her. 5, Sherman Huff 61 Education: Associate's degree from Snow College and some schooling at Brigham Young University. Civic background: He is the incumbent. Professional background: President of the Pacific Pipe Credit Union for the last 33 years. Orem councilman from 1994 to 1997, former member of the board of direc- iaji o said he is concerned with the continued development of the secondary water system. He would also like to push forward with improving the way the city meets its electrical needs. "There is going to be some need for additions to our system." Huff has also been involved wiih the city recreation program for many years and would like to see the new sports complex finished. What changes would you make if elected?-"- I don't feel growth is a major problem as long as it is controlled." He does feel there is a need, however, to look at the various ordinances that govern, growth. He says he thinks the police and fire departments are doing well but does not mean they can be ignored either. Huff believes there will have to be additions made to the solid waste district and a new transfer station will eventually have to be built somewhere between Spanish Fork and Payson. How do you plan to fund your campaign? His campaign will be personally funded, "until someone steps up with a million bucks." What one thing would you like to say to voters? "Vote! At least become aware of some of the issues that affect our community." Huff said much of the public is apathetic when it comes to voting. Most do not get involved until there is an issue that affects them personally. How can voters find out tui win- - mission for economic development in Orem, member board of directors for Safari Club International, Utah Delegate main concern is for the needs of the people." How do you plan to fund your campaign? He will fund most of his campaign himself. "Some people have made small contributions, but basically Fm funding it by myself." What one thing would you like to say to voters? "Become more active in government affairs. Become more involved in what's going on politically and civically in the community." How can voters find out more about you and your campaign? "Basically, I've got my phone number out. I've been handing out business cards with my phone number on them." He also plans on a campaign. "I would appreciate the public calling me." door-to-do- Thad S. Jensen Age: 64 Education: Graduated from Spanish Fork High School. He also attended two years at Brigham Young University and has received train- ing at several military academies. Civic background: He was the Chairman of the 1999 Fiesta Days Celebration and has served on the board for many years. Professional background: than welcome to contact me whenever they wish." He will also be speaking at the Rotary Club Meeting on Oct. 5 at the Oak Crest Inn. Glenn A. James What major issues are you concerned about? The more about you and your campaign? "They are more Age: 63 Education: He has attend ed some college courses as well as various business management training classes. He has also been a trained Emergency Medical Technician with Spanish Fork Ambulance for many years. Civic background: He ran for City Council two years ago. He is an active member of the American Legion, Kiwanis Club, and a former JC. He is now a member of the Spanish Fork City Board of Professional background: He recently retired after 22 years of service with the Spanish Fork Ambulance team. How long have you lived in the community? Both he and his wife were born and raised in Spanish Fork. What major issues are you concerned about? "Growth is the No. 1 issue." But he said growth impacts other areas of infrastructure needed in the community. He said these needs, will have to be addressed. What changes will you make if elected? "My main goal is to serve the citizens of Spanish Fork and provide them with the services they for Republican Tax Summit in Washington D.C. in 1997, member of OremProvo Chamber of Commerce and corporate member of Utah Economic Development Corporation. Professional Background: He is an archi- tect and president of Sandstrom Architects, P.C. How long have you lived in the community? He is a biggest thing is the growth of Spanish Fork. Growth affects all areas of the city. If you don't control growth it gets out of hand and you lose your tax base." He said taking care of the youth in the community is also an issue that concerns him. "The youth is our greatest asset. We have to get rid of the scourge of drugs." Senior citizens are also high on his priority list. "They are an important part of the community. They made it the way it is." What changes would you make if elected? "I won't make any changes. The only thing I want to do is monitor growth and take care of our children and youth and make it (Spanish Fork) a better place to live. I'll be working for the people. Their concerns will be my concerns." How will you Roy "Basically, we have an excel-- .1 lent city, and a lot of fore- thought has gone into plan- - L Johns Age: 66 Education: High School graduate, one year of college. Civic background: He has been on the Planning and Zoning Commission, is a member of the Kiwanis Club, and is a former Jaycee. He recently took on the project of building the ornamental fence for the Veteran's Memorial at the cemetery. Professional background: He has owned John's Welding and Ornamental Iron for 33 years. Ho w long have you lived in the community? 64 years. What major issues ere you concerned about? Growth. He thinks it is a major concern and as a result of growth, Spanish Fork schools are having a hard time keeping up. He says more work needs to be done with the youth. Trying to help them and get them involved in constructive activities. He said he also wants to make sure the needs of senior citizens are met. What changes would you make if elected? He said the current council and mayor are doing a great job. He would just like to get a chance to give some new ideas to the way things get done. How do you plan to fund your campaign? Personal funds and some donations. plan to fund your campaign? Friends and relatives. What one thing would you like to say to voters? "I'd appreciate your vote come election time. Your concerns are my concerns. We have to work together on this. I'd like to hear from you no matter what it is." How can voters find out more about you and your campaign? Tm going to be passing out a bunch of brochures this weekend. Fm going to be doing an awful lot of walking the next couple of days." Voters may also call him they are not registered they can't voice their opinions. He said he would like to challenge the people to come to the council meetings and find out what is going on. more about you and your campaign? Call me. He also Thora Shaw Age: 64 Civic background: She was the chair of the group finding a location for the new fire station. One cf the first assignments she was given as a council member was to meet with the Diamond Fork Riding Club to hammer out a new contract. She has been on the Arts Council since its inception. She has been on the Fiesta Days Board since she has been on the council. She is responsible for instituting the Fireside Chat program which is now part of the festivities each year. She was an advocate for, and helped in the purchase of the Bow Valley water rights Professional background: She has an insurance broker's license in property and casualty, as well as certification as a professional secretary. How long have you lived her life. What major issues are you concerned about? She would like to see a civic center built. She said there are so many community activities that need to be held somewhere and the high school is so hard to schedule. She would also like to see a skateboardinline skate park built. She says since the city has an ordinance prohibiting skating on city streets, there should be a place for the youth to go. She would also like to see a football field added to the city's recreation complex. . What changes would you make if elected? She would work on all of the above. at home. What one thing would you like to say to voters? lifelong resident. retaining and preserving What major issues are you concerned about? Sandstrom wants to Orem'8 general plan to control growth better and protect Orem neighborhoods. He was also like to solve Orem's traffic problems and implement city wide street lighting. re-wri- What changes would you make if elected? He would like to put more emphasis on your campaign? With rus per-- " aortal funds. What one thing would you like to say to voters? feel I've been fair in the deciU sion6 I've made and have use all of the available information . to make those decisions." She said whenever she hasj been given an assignment 6he has always followed through on it Jj How can voters find out more about you and your 0 j campaign? Call and ask me U Age: 40 Education: Some college Civic background: He ha been a Scout Master for eight years. He participated in building the Veteran's Memorial and has helped with the construction of the new base ...J,! ball fields. He has also sup- - j3 ported Fiesta Days for over 20 years. Professional background: Businessman. He has been rn business since 1973 and has had a business on Main Street" since 1981. How long have you livedJ in the community? He has-live- d in the community for 40 " years. What major issues are you concerned about? The-- ' inability of the city to drum tijJ to take a new direction in some of the things it is partici pating in. He said it will take some time to get the city back on track. He is interested in'0., continuing the revitalizaticnof Main Street. Growth issues also need to be addressed, wit better answers for providing- adequate infrastructure. He said Spanish Fork is an older city and because of that there1 are major water lines and sewer lines that will require work in the future." I feel thfe council has done a good job,"3 but it has gotten a little bland over the last couple of years'-and there is a need for fresher j has been taking signs around and talking to people. in the community? , economic business to come into town." He said the city needs How can voters find out All ning it" Kcw do you plan to Stuart E. White What one thing would you like to say to voters? A lot are not even registered. If Retired from the Utah Army National Guard. How long have you lived in the community? He and his wife, Diane, are from Spanish Fork. Although he spent much of his military career stationed in other parts of the country, Spanish Fork is where his roots are. Adjustments. ning." Age: What major issues are you concerned about? He need." He would also like to see changes in the way subdivisions are developed, and provide adequate equipment for police and ambulance. "My " M ideas." , - What changes would yoP make if elected? He said he1 would be a voice for the business district. He said many "'. decisions are made which beii efit special interest groups biiP it would be better if more decisions could be made that would benefit the city as a whole. To incorporate more people rather than special interests." How do you plan to fund your campaign? "Mostly myself, but with some tions." dona-- " What one thing would you like to say to voters? They need to vote. They canY5 complain about officials if they don't vote." He also does not" believe people should complau unless they are willing to hep He said many of the issues t that concern him, concern alj,. residents. How can voters find outi r more about you and youri(fe campaign? He will be speaking at the Rotary Club lunchjyj" eon on Oct. 5. Voters may alsotf contact him at home. He will also be out and about meeting the public. Til be out poundkg the pavement in the next cou-t- f pie of weeks." . How do you plan to fund your campaign? He will fund it personally and through' donations. will not say one thing to get?r' elected and do the opposite once in office as we have seerr in recent elections. I will listen to the citizens and vote for as what is best for Orem and ita?f citizens. . How can voters find oy more about you and your"10 campaign? He can be reachM or througK'' at home, What one thing would you like to say to voters? I march.com. 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